The war is (still) over: France will no longer require fast chargers to support CHAdeMO

A generational struggle for hearts and minds is underway, and all of humanity is divided. However, the eventual outcome of the war has been clear for some time. When Nissan announced in 2020 that it would implement the CCS fast charging standard in US and European markets, it became plain that the days of the… Continue reading The war is (still) over: France will no longer require fast chargers to support CHAdeMO

Suzuki’s India woes extend far beyond the pandemic

TOKYO — It is a market where Suzuki Motor once reigned as the undisputed champion. Forty years ago, nearly every passenger car sold in India was made by the Japanese automaker. Now this share is under 50%, and the competition only looks to increase. Suzuki still makes half its car sales in the country, and the automaker’s stock price… Continue reading Suzuki’s India woes extend far beyond the pandemic

Renault, Plug Power ink new hydrogen mobility JV, ‘Hyvia’

French auto major Renault Group and Plug Power, a leading turnkey hydrogen and fuel cell solutions company have launched their new joint venture, ‘HYVIA’. The JV is equally owned by the two partners and is chaired by David Holderbach, who has over 20 years of experience in strategic, product and international sales at the Renault Group. HYVIA… Continue reading Renault, Plug Power ink new hydrogen mobility JV, ‘Hyvia’

@Renault: LADA is increasing sales on the Russian market000226

In May 2021, 38,284 LADA passenger cars and light commercial vehicles were sold in Russia, which is almost by 2.5 times higher than the results of May 2020 (16,663 pcs) and by 33% higher than sales of May 2019 (28,739 pcs). A total of 160,123 LADA vehicles were sold January-May 2021, that is by 53%… Continue reading @Renault: LADA is increasing sales on the Russian market000226

Electronic, mobile & auto plants crank up output

India’s top consumer electronics, smartphone and auto companies are resuming or raising production this week more than a fortnight after they shut plants or scaled-down output for the domestic market as states ease curbs amid a decline in Covid infections. LG, Samsung, Godrej Appliances, Haier, Vivo, Oppo, Bosch, Siemens, Panasonic, Carrier Midea and others have… Continue reading Electronic, mobile & auto plants crank up output

Ford F-150 Lightning will be 1st all-electric pickup truck to offer full-size spare tire

As the panting and drooling over upcoming all-electric pickups continues to dominate social media chatter among consumers and investors, just about everyone seems to be buzzing about Tesla, Rivian and Ford these days. Ford revealed the Lightning on May 19 and while details involving the battery and other specs remain elusive, that stops no one from talking about… Continue reading Ford F-150 Lightning will be 1st all-electric pickup truck to offer full-size spare tire

Stoneacre acquires RMB Motor Group

Stoneacre Motor Group has acquired the RMB Motor Group for an undisclosed sum. RMB represents Toyota and Lexus at Stockton on Tees; Toyota, Renault and Dacia at Northallerton; and Toyota, Renault and Dacia at Darlington. It also has an Autoparc used car centre at Yarm together with a body repair centre. RMB was created in… Continue reading Stoneacre acquires RMB Motor Group

Renault Nissan Auto & workers’ union sign interim peace deal

Both the parties have agreed to vaccinate all the eligible workers in the camp organised in the factory. The union also agreed to create awareness about the benefits of vaccination amongst its members. Chennai: An interim peace deal has been signed between the Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd and its worker’s union Renault Nissan… Continue reading Renault Nissan Auto & workers’ union sign interim peace deal

@Renault: LADA produced 10 thousand of bi-fuel CNG vehicles000225

JSC ”AVTOVAZ” together with its partner LLC ”ATS-AUTO” released a 10-thousandth bi-fuel car LADA – it became Vesta CNG sedan.LADA CNG models use both gasoline and compressed natural gas methane as a fuel. This type of fuel is the most environmentally friendly and inexpensive. Natural gas increases the life of the engine and reduces the… Continue reading @Renault: LADA produced 10 thousand of bi-fuel CNG vehicles000225

Renault Nissan Auto workers reject solatium offer by company

FILE PHOTO: The logos of car manufacturers Nissan and Renault are pictured at a dealership Kyiv, Ukraine June 25, 2020. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo Chennai: The worker‘s union at the Franco-Japanese car manufacturing joint venture Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd have rejected a financial compensation offer made by the company to the family of the… Continue reading Renault Nissan Auto workers reject solatium offer by company